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Verdict: The Canon EOS 350D is a very capable camera providing all the common features needed to get started photographing with a digital SLR. The 18-55mm EF-S lens bundled with it is the biggest disappointment, a better lens is needed to really get the most ...

Review summary: For amateurs and semi-pros who want fast results but plenty of room to learn and improve, the Canon 350D is light in body but heavy in features, it's the perfect first entry point into the wonderful world of Digital SLRs.

Pros: Exceptional functionality in a small package ; Plenty of scope for your money

Cons: Lack of weight can compromise integrity for those with less nimble fingers

Verdict: Pound for pound the Canon 350D is light in body but heavy in features, it's the perfect first entry point into the wonderful world of Digital SLRs. For amateurs and semi-pros who want fast results but plenty of room to learn and improve, this is a ...

Review summary: If you click on the links you should hear a sequence of 4 shutter firings foreach camera. They were recorded with the microphone about 2" behind the camera.[Note: these are 250KB .wav files]

Verdict: Some people don't like small viewfinders, but personally I couldlive with it. Sure it's smaller, and larger would be nice, but it's by no means adeal breaker for me

Review summary: Canon's new Rebel XT raises the bar yet again for digital performance at consumer prices. In fact, I questioned whether people would find the 20D worth almost twice as much as a new Rebel XT in my earlier review of the Canon 20D. I used the new XT and ...

Pros: Responsive shutter release., Subjectively quiet, unobtrusive shutter-release sound., Light weight, small size., Fast and accurate autofocus (AF) in low-light, low-contrast situations., Clean, high-quality image files at all ISO levels up to 1600., ...

Cons: Grip may be too small for larger hands., Menu navigation is inefficient (too much button pushing)., Rear LCD dim ; menus go dim by design., Viewfinder image small and grainy., Focal-length multiplier of 1.6x., Slow continuous shooting inadequate for ...

Verdict: The Rebel XT is a solid performer at a bargain price (for digital photography). Matched with quality EF-S lenses, such as the 17-85mm or the 10-22mm, the XT covers the focal-length gamut and brings true wide angle back within the financial reach of ...